因素

yīn sù

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. element
2. factor

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 原因 yuán yīn 原因 yuán yīn cause 引起结果的条件: cause
• 成分 chéng fèn 成分 chéng fèn composition; ingredient; element; component 构成事物的部分: composition; ingredient; element; component
• 条件 tiáo jiàn 条件 tiáo jiàn condition; circumstance; term; factor 影响事物发生或存在的因素: condition; circumstance; term; factor

Usage notes

Collocations

因素 usually pairs with abstract nouns like 成功, 发展, 安全; avoid with concrete objects.

Common mistakes

Don't use 因素 for 'reason' in daily questions; use 原因. E.g., not 迟到因素 but 迟到原因.

Example Sentences

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资本是经济发展的重要 因素 。

Capital is an important factor in economic development.

环境是影响健康的重要 因素 。

Environment is an important factor affecting health.

做决定前，你需要考量各方面的 因素 。

Before making a decision, you need to consider all aspects.

她考慮環境 因素 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 13180214)

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Words Containing 因素

• 理化因素 理化因素 lǐ huà yīn sù: physical and chemical factors
• 环境因素 环境因素 huán jìng yīn sù: environmental factor

Child Words of 因素

• 因 因 yīn: cause
• 素 素 sù: raw silk